Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Alfa is advancing a major network upgrade and restoring war-damaged stations in Lebanon, backed by Minister Charles Hage. Increased 5G investments and sustainability initiatives underpin its digital transformation and infrastructure modernization.
Zain launched its 5G Advanced network in Kuwait, offering ultra-fast, reliable connectivity and enabling next-generation innovations aligned with Vision 2035. The rollout strengthens Kuwait’s digital infrastructure and Zain’s position as a regional tech leader.
Palestine Telecom reports that Israeli aggression has destroyed nearly three-quarters of Gaza’s telecommunications infrastructure, causing massive economic losses and service disruptions. Calls for urgent international action to protect and rebuild digital infrastructure are intensifying amid ongoing conflict and network challenges in both Gaza and the West Bank.
Turkcell and A10 Networks deepen their partnership by accelerating network virtualization and security integration in 2025. Turkcell enhances its CGNAT infrastructure with software-defined solutions, enabling scalable, efficient, and secure service delivery amid IPv4 shortages and growing subscriber needs. The collaboration supports 5G and IoT readiness while reducing operational costs.
Intelsat and the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative are bringing satellite internet to ten community learning centres in South Sudan and Uganda, enabling access to digital education in underserved and conflict-affected areas. This collaboration supports WPDI’s mission to foster peace and community development by expanding educational resources and digital literacy.
Hibrid and Alibaba Cloud have formed a strategic alliance to enhance streaming technology and infrastructure in the Middle East and GCC. By combining Hibrid’s platform with Alibaba’s cloud capabilities, the partnership will optimize streaming performance, reduce latency, and support diverse industries with AI-powered digital solutions. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to innovation and regional digital transformation.
Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund has approved Rs7.49 billion in projects to expand fiber broadband and 4G mobile coverage, targeting nearly 960,000 people in underserved areas. The initiatives include large-scale fiber deployments in Sanghar and Jhang districts and 4G rollouts in multiple districts, supporting digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
Nepal delisted from Ookla’s mobile broadband speed index due to inconsistent speed data but remains in the fixed broadband list with improving fiber speeds.
South Korea launched the ‘We Mobile App’ in Nepal to support foreign employment with digital tools for skills, finance, and wellbeing. The initiative promotes transparency and safe labor management with Nepali government cooperation.
STC Bahrain and Huawei partner to develop AI-powered 5G-Advanced digital services, focusing on enterprise private networks, AI-driven efficiency, and ecosystem growth to advance Bahrain’s leadership in digital transformation.